mrsmackpaul Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 keep them both LOL 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-309803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 I will def be keeping both. Just need to find another donor to fix my dads. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-309809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Here is a pic of the frame. Also what is the name of this style suspension? Also could anyone tell me how to tell what size axels these are? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-309810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Blue truck looks good!You might start doing work on your original truck and keep your eye for more parts during that.It sure will take some while until you have the most of the chassis done.Good luck on the project and welcome on here!Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-309811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I think you will find old Macks are like potato chips…. its hard to have jus one .The blue R looks great !! Good luck fixing up your dads truck. I think its a great thing your doing.and…. Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-309829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Here is a pic of the frame. Also what is the name of this style suspension? Also could anyone tell me how to tell what size axels these are?Mack Inverted Camelback suspension. 34,000 lbs. rating. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-309869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 Mack Inverted Camelback suspension. 34,000 lbs. rating. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-309897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 Thanks so it's not the most hd suspension. Cause I'm pretty sure my dads is heavier. And his is camelback. Is there any reason why one is better than the other? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-309898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 34,000 is light but would be useful for a tractor doing strictly highway work. 38,000 or 44,000 on conventional camel back is more common than seeing 34 on an inverted spring. I don't have any information on one being better than the other but there may have been thinking that it could provide a smoother ride.You could weld on new frame sections and add a cross member to your chassis. On a tractor, you are only holding up the tail lights. If you were going to make it into a dump truck, you would have do more extensive work for rail strength. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-309907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 34,000 is light but would be useful for a tractor doing strictly highway work. 38,000 or 44,000 on conventional camel back is more common than seeing 34 on an inverted spring. I don't have any information on one being better than the other but there may have been thinking that it could provide a smoother ride.You could weld on new frame sections and add a cross member to your chassis. On a tractor, you are only holding up the tail lights. If you were going to make it into a dump truck, you would have do more extensive work for rail strength.I need to do something with the frame I know it doesn't matter for anything other than appearance, but I just want it to look factory. Not farmer'd. The coupler is another story...😬 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-309924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-309925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 You could cap it like I did here, then finish it with a taillight panel like this one I made.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-311997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Good luck with the rebuild, I look forward to following it. Subscribed...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited November 18, 2015 by Jake86 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-311998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 that spring pack in the back end we call a gull wing setup I have only ever seen one not sure why they made them so differentPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-312042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks guys I had the steel shop form me some steel so I can add to the back of the frame at least enough to get mud guards back on the thing. As for the springs in the back it rides pretty dang smooth empty. Lol almost as smooth as air ride. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-312080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 The old lady and I pulled the trick In and cut the frame and put the new 24" sections I had made. It's starting to look like its supposed to again. Sorry about the upside down pics. Posting from my phone and I can't seem to get them to flip. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-313067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 It feels like Christmas my dad gave me his extra set of mud flaps. I love the old Mack stuff. New stuff just isn't the same. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-313072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Those are bad assSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-313073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 I really like them. My dad seems to be holding out on me. I know he is getting excited to see it. I just need to finis the frame. Then fix a couple oil leaks, and a air leak before I can drive it from my work In ND to home in WI. Don't want to get hassled by the long arm of the law.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-313103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) The frame looks great. Happy Thanksgiving by the way..Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited November 26, 2015 by Jake86 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-313109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 The frame looks great. Happy Thanksgiving by the way..Thamk you. happy thanksgiving to you alsoSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-313136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 It feels like Christmas my dad gave me his extra set of mud flaps. I love the old Mack stuff. New stuff just isn't the same.image.jpgThat was always my all time favorite mudflap design,wish someone would make some new ones Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-313184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Well done on the extension of the frame. Looks like a good job was done. Now to hang some lights somewhere... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-313307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Got some cleaning done on the body. And started making the rear x member.I think it's going to clean up nice. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-314360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Flipped Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/page/2/#findComment-314476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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